Why is there a North and South Korea?

The video explores the historical division of Korea into North and South, tracing back to the late 19th century when Korea was a tributary state of China. It discusses the influence of Japanese imperialism, the impact of World War II, and the subsequent division by international powers, leading to the Korean War. The division was largely influenced by external forces rather than internal factors, resulting in the establishment of two separate nations, North and South Korea.

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